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CVE-2021-30937 is an Apple kernel-level memory corruption issue. A malicious application could potentially run code with kernel privileges, which is one of the highest impact local outcomes. Apple fixed it across macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and tvOS releases in December 2021. Exposure is most likely on Apple devices running older releases before macOS Big Sur 11.6.2, macOS Monterey 12.1, Security Update 2021-008 Catalina, iOS/iPadOS 15.2, watchOS 8.3, or tvOS 15.2. Prioritize remediation for business-managed Apple laptops and mobile devices because kernel privilege execution can undermine device security. Urgency is high for unpatched fleets, but evidence here does not support an active-exploitation claim. Mitigation focus: Update affected Apple devices to the fixed versions or later.; Prioritize managed endpoints and mobile devices that can run untrusted apps.; Check Apple security guidance for any product-specific replacement versions..
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- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212975CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212976CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212978CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212979CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212981CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212980CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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